Software Engineering Manager, ML Infrastructure - Creator Studio

Apple • Seattle, WA

9h

About The Position

At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and
customer experiences very quickly. You bring passion and dedication to your job
and there is no telling what you could accomplish. The Creator Studio team is
looking for an engineering manager with expertise in machine learning to build
and lead a team of engineers building framework-level tooling for creative
applications. You’ll be working with the world-class teams behind Final Cut Pro,
Logic Pro, and iWork to create next-generation tools for creators.

DESCRIPTION

This position is an opportunity to lead a team responsible for shared AI
infrastructure for creative tools, working alongside experts throughout the
Creator Studio team. You are a self-motivated individual with excellent
interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively with all levels
of the organization. You will work with design, quality assurance, and other
cross functional teams to influence everything from user interface to project
planning. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, people
management, and a desire to help shape the product roadmap. In addition to
engineering management, you should have experience in iOS / macOS development,
have a strong understanding of agentic AI features, and be able to drive product
definition from concept all the way to delivery.

Requirements

• 8+ years proven experience shipping high quality, tested code on iOS and / or macOS
• 3+ years experience directly leading a team in complex software projects
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns used in programming for Apple platforms
• Proficiency in Swift
• Experience conducting interviews and hiring practices
• Experience taking responsibility and ownership of features and the product roadmap
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with all levels of engineers and managers
• Committed to encouraging an open and inclusive work environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate, and build long-term relationships across the organization
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated interest in one of Apple's apps for creative pros & enthusiasts (Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, iMovie, GarageBand)
• Experience building AI tools and features, especially planner or agentic AI features

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager